Obituaries

Louise Layne

May 9, 2025

Louise Allene Layne was born March 3, 1929 to James Mitchell and Blanche Merchant in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away peacefully at the age of 96 into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 9, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

A bright and driven student, Louise attended Central High School where she excelled academically and participated in...

Mable McCruter Taylor

May 9, 2025

Mable J. McCruter-Taylor, 89, was born on February 20, 1936, in Sawyerville, Alabama, and raised in Birmingham. She later made Mansfield, Ohio, her home, where she spent most of her life. Mable passed away, leaving behind a legacy of strength, unwavering faith, and a deep love for her family.

She is survived by her only daughter, Sharon Hatcher-Morris, and two sons,...

Wilbert Bradley

May 9, 2025

Wilbert Bradley Sr. was born in Evergreen, Alabama on June 13, 1932 and departed this life on Friday May 9, 2025 at Ohio Health at the age of 92.

He was the son of the late Jack and Mary Bradley. He has resided in the city of Mansfield, Ohio since 1964. He held his membership at the New Community Temple Church...

Paula Bester

May 9, 2025

Paula "Polly" Bester was born on September 12, 1946, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Mary Elizabeth Cosby. She peacefully departed this life surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and family devotion.

In 1965, Paula married the love of her life, George Ralph Bester. Together, they built a beautiful life in Columbus, Ohio, where they raised their children...

Elsie Woods

May 8, 2025

Elsie (Flowers) Woods was born on September 26, 1937, in Columbus, Ohio, to Viola May and Willie "Jack" Flowers. She passed away peacefully at home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2025.

Elsie was educated in the Columbus Public Schools and later attended culinary school. She worked in the Columbus area food service industry for over 30 years and...

Pearl Black

May 8, 2025

Pearl V. Black was the second child of the late Arnold and Irene Lusby Sr. Pearl was born in Salem, NJ on March 23, 1937. She departed this life on May 8, 2025.

Pearl attended Salem School System after finishing school she was a line worker at Anchor Hocking glass factor. Pearl was preceded in death by her loving husband Delarcy...

Prophet Thomas-Applin

May 8, 2025

Prophet Amir Thomas- Applin was born in Columbus, Ohio. The son of Patrika Thomas and Paul Applin. He graduated from Dublin Scioto High School in May of 2024. He recently graduated from The Empowered construction trades program and was excited about his future.

Prophet had a love for all genes of music you never knew if you would hear 90’s R&B...

Terrance Leigh Spellman-Johnson, Jr.

May 8, 2025

On January 29, 2007, an amazing, beautiful twin baby boy was born, and he was called home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2025. Terrance Leigh Spellman Johnson Jr. had the ability to light up any room that he walked into. He was blessed with the gift of laughter, love, and happiness. His heart was pure and full...

Ronald White, Sr

May 8, 2025

Ronald Eugene White Sr, was born November 16, 1946 in Columbus, OH to John and Lula Belle White. He was the eldest of two children.

Ronnie attended and graduated from Central High School in 1966. While in school, Ronnie was an avid sports fan. He loved and played basketball, football, and ran track.

Ronnie joined the United States...

Luetta Bozman

May 8, 2025

Luetta Marie Bozman was born October 1, 1959 in Columbus, OH to Elizabeth A. Carolina and James K. Dave, Jr.

Luetta grew up as a member of Mt. Zion COGIC under the late Elder R.H. Holmes. She attended Columbus Public School, and graduated from Linden McKinley High School, where she played the Saxophone in the Marching Band.

Luetta worked at Grant Medical...

Jerrome Williams

May 7, 2025

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, Jerrome Williams, who left us on May 7, 2025, at the age of 64, after a long illness.

He was born to Rubystein Crawford and Calvin Crawford in Memphis, TN.

He left lasting impressions through his laughter, his cooking, and the music that always played in the background of his...

Jaiden Fletcher

May 7, 2025

Jaiden "JJ" Nehamiah Fletcher (Angel in Disguise) Age 6 passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. He was born on December 2nd, 2018, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. 

Jaiden was a son, Grandson, Nephew, and cousin to a Huge loving Family. Jaiden is survived by his Mother, Tamara Fletcher; Grandparents, Tamcraetta A. Bondurant (Michael T. Bondurant), Barkley G. Fletcher; great-grandparents,...

Estelle Scarberry

May 7, 2025

Estelle Scarberry, age 68. Sunrise July 16, 1956 and Sunset May 7, 2025. Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, May 17, 2025 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, MANSFIELD CHAPEL,753 McPherson St. (formerly Williams Funeral Services). Interment at Mansfield Cemetery Association. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Scarberry...

Estelle Rash

May 6, 2025

Estelle U. Rash was born to the late John and Janie W. Rash, in Capels, West Virginia on April 3, 1936. She was raised by Charlie and Sadie Clark in Daisy Town, Pennsylvania and graduated from California Community High School in California, Pennsylvania. Estelle moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1957 to be with her siblings and biological mother; where she...

Bobby Carter Sr.

May 6, 2025

Bobby Lewis Carter Sr., age 64. Sunrise September 26, 1960 and Sunset May 6, 2025. 

Barbara Thomas

May 5, 2025

Barbara Rose Thomas, 76, of Columbus, Ohio, departed this life on Monday, May 5th, 2025. Barbara was born on October 31, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio. Daughter of Earl Thomas and Irene Harris Javey. She lived in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Columbus, Ohio, in 2021.

Barbara enjoyed watching her Soap Operas, Horror movies, Bingo, crossword puzzles, buying scratch-off and lottery tickets,...

Sandra Barber

May 5, 2025

Sandra Levon Barber was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Monday, August 2, 1971, to Mr. Willie and Drenda Barber. Anyone who knew Sandra knew " To know her was to love her."

Sandra loved her entire family. She didn't play! She was a God-fearing woman who stood ten toes about her loved ones. Sandra was a warrior who fought ovarian cancer...

Shian Ginyard

May 5, 2025

Shian Makayla Ginyard, age 23, passed away on May 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Shian was born on July 4th, 2001, in Columbus, Ohio. Shian brought light, laughter, and love into every room she entered. Her vibrant spirit, compassionate heart, and unwavering strength touched everyone who had the privilege to know...

Ariyaun Burton

May 4, 2025

Ariyaun Maurice Burton, first born son to Ashley Hancock and Maurice Burton was born May 8th, 2007, in Columbus, Ohio. Even as a baby he's always had a warrior's spirit, battling Hemophilia A a bleeding disorder that hindered him from living a normal childhood, yet he persevered. Ariyaun had a smile and laugh that was so contagious you couldn't help...

Regina Ragins

May 4, 2025

Mrs Regina Lynn Ragins, 66, passed away on May 4, 2025. Regina was born on July 22, 1958 in Orrville, OH to Walter Coleman Sr. and Marseline Coleman. Regina was a loving mother, wife, and sister. She is preceded in death by her father, Walter Coleman Sr.; mother, Marseline Coleman; brother, Walter Coleman Jr.; and sister, Eileen Williams. Regina is...